US politics

President Donald Trump greets John Roberts, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, at the US Congress.

Donald Trump

After six weeks that shook the world, Trump’s honeymoon is over

After a victory lap speech to Congress this week, the president must now face reality: legislative delays, court setbacks, fading popularity and a looming government shutdown.

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Michael Koziol

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Democratic members of Congress wear pink to protest Donald Trump during his address to Congress.

Donald Trump

Democrats wore pink, and other fashion statements at Trump’s speech

Clothing was used as messaging by many attendees of US President Donald Trump’s address to congress.

March 5, 2025
Ashley Fetters Maloy

Trump's White House

Trump’s speech was full of wild claims. Here are seven that weren’t true

The president spruiked the accomplishments of his first six weeks in office, but many of his comments included false and misleading information.

March 5, 2025

Donald Trump says he wants to be remembered as a “peacemaker”.

Trump's White House

Trump Congress speech LIVE updates: US President praises Elon Musk’s DOGE, defends Canada, China tariffs; Al Green removed from chamber

Live coverage of US President Donald Trump’s address to Congress.

March 5, 2025
Stephanie Peatling

Analysis
Trump's White House

Trump says he’s ‘just getting started’ in address to rowdy US Congress

Before a highly charged and divided joint sitting of the House of Representatives and Senate, Trump delivered a long, rally-like speech that was heavy on political venom.

March 5, 2025
Michael Koziol

Opinion
Trump diplomacy

America has just proven it is no longer defender of the free world

First Donald Trump tried to humiliate Volodymyr Zelensky, then he halted military aid to Ukraine. World leaders can be in no doubt that the US has abandoned its role as peacekeeper.

March 4, 2025
Cory Alpert

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, left, greets Melania Trump as she arrives for a family photo with US President Donald Trump, during the G7 Summit in Biarritz, France in 2019.

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What’s behind Trump’s love-hate relationship with Canada

Theories include the president’s failed hotel ventures, his transactional view of the world – and a 2019 photograph that seemingly showed a dashing Justin Trudeau poised to kiss the first lady.